English–Japanese

“groundwater” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichikasui

Example

この井戸は地下水を使っています。ko no i do wa chi ka sui o tsuka tte i ma su

This well uses groundwater.

Illustration for 地下水 (groundwater)

How to say “groundwater” in Japanese

“Groundwater” in Japanese is 地下水 (chikasui).

Refers to water stored in the spaces within soil and rock beneath the ground.

Full entry for 地下水: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 地下水

この地域では地下水の汚染が問題になっています。ko no chi iki de wa chi ka sui no o sen ga mon dai ni na tte i ma su

Groundwater pollution has become a problem in this area.

Tips for using 地下水

  • In environmental writing, groundwater is often contrasted with surface water in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

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